Lot 2371

AFRICAN CHOKWE AXE

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Item Details

Description

African Axe, likely Chokwe People, Angola, Congo, Zambia, a carved wood handle with steel ribbed axe head, approx 7.5"l, 3.5"d, the handle: approx 16.5"l, 1lbs

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AFRICAN CHOKWE AXE

Name: AFRICAN CHOKWE AXE
SKU: 175023620
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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